Can Dogs Recognize Faces?

According to an article by Sarah Griffiths of Mail Online, recent scientific research from Emory University's Department of Psychology, found that dogs are able to recognize human and dog faces. Previously, this function has only been demonstrated in humans and primates.

Can dogs remember faces?

Researchers have found that dogs are able to recognize people's faces very well, even better than some primates can. In fact, dogs can even recognize people in only photo images. ... This suggests that dogs are indeed able to process their owner's face, both in a picture and in real life.

Can dogs tell when you smile?

A new study indicates dogs can learn to distinguish a smile, even on the faces of some strangers. This ability to learn to recognize smiling faces may have been important to the success of dogs living with humans, the researchers noted in their study.